Originally Posted by
Prissnboot
I purchased one of his frames, and had to change the trolley somewhat. My father helped me replace the front wheels of the trolley with caster rollers which rotate 360 degrees. I like to quilt lots of swirls and the original design just didn't allow for that very well - it came out more like a square with rounded corners. But the caster rollers work like a champ! If you do this, you should have no problems. Keep in touch and let us know how it works! Good luck.
I have Ken's frame also and I like it a lot but I noticed I don't get really rounded swirls unless I am at a perfect machine sewing speed. I am also getting use to my new machine. My husband put a long, narrow metal strip on the front frame behind the wheels so the carriage would not be able to turn a little sideways like it was trying to do at times. I will mention the caster rollers that you have and maybe try them too. All in all I am happy with this purchase since it was affordable and my first try to even see how I like machine quilting with a frame.
I used a panel to quilt on first and now I am ready to use a solid dark fabric with light thread. I will either us the Pounce to put the design on the fabric or the paper designs and stitch right over the paper. I haven't decided..or I may do both on the fabric!!
I did buy pillow ticking for the leader and it works out great. IT is a nice sturdy weight fabric.
I learn a lot by watching some of the long arm quilting videos on You Tube.